Health Services Specialist
About The Position
Incumbents are responsible for providing standard medical care to students. Responsibilities may include: obtaining and maintaining records; administering insulin, cough medicine, Tylenol, or related medication; and assessing standard symptoms such as headaches, the flu, and similar issues. In accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, performs medical care screenings of students as directed by the School Nurse; assesses the student’s symptoms, illness, or injury; communicates assessment findings, recommended treatment protocols, and/or referral recommendations; and may implement approved treatment plans. Administers medications to students in accordance with guidelines; provides diabetic glucose monitoring and insulin administration; performs or assists students with the application/use of medical related equipment. Prepares and maintains accurate and detailed records of services rendered, case histories of treatment, and medication inventories; disseminates information to appropriate persons; updates medical records; completes third party reimbursement documentation; ensures compliance with applicable protocols and regulatory requirements. Communicates with student guardians and staff pertaining to student health related needs. Performs ongoing inventory counts of medications and supplies; and restocks and orders supplies. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Requirements
- Associate degree or technical certificate in nursing
- 1 year of experience in healthcare
- CPR certified
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
- School health care principles, procedures, and techniques
- Basic medical treatment protocols including first aid and emergency care
- Basic medical terminology
- Medication administration
- Evaluation and assessment of children and students’ behavior
- Student health/physical assessments
- Health promotion and safety
- Customer service principles
- Recordkeeping principles
- Computers and related software applications
- Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
- Performing student health/physical assessments in accordance with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act
- Taking vital signs
- Administering basic medical treatments including first aid and emergency care
- Evaluating, screening and assessing children and students’ behavior in accordance with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act
- Administering medication
- Maintaining a clean, sanitary working environment
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Providing customer service
- Preparing and maintaining records
- Operating a computer and applicable software applications
- Applying local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Nice To Haves
- School experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Obtaining and maintaining records
- Administering insulin, cough medicine, Tylenol, or related medication
- Assessing standard symptoms such as headaches, the flu, and similar issues
- Performs medical care screenings of students as directed by the School Nurse
- Assesses the student’s symptoms, illness, or injury
- Communicates assessment findings, recommended treatment protocols, and/or referral recommendations
- Implements approved treatment plans
- Administers medications to students in accordance with guidelines
- Provides diabetic glucose monitoring and insulin administration
- Performs or assists students with the application/use of medical related equipment
- Prepares and maintains accurate and detailed records of services rendered, case histories of treatment, and medication inventories
- Disseminates information to appropriate persons
- Updates medical records
- Completes third party reimbursement documentation
- Ensures compliance with applicable protocols and regulatory requirements
- Communicates with student guardians and staff pertaining to student health related needs
- Performs ongoing inventory counts of medications and supplies
- Restocks and orders supplies
Benefits
- Fully benefit eligible
- Option for additional summer hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
